Inter-Hospital Transports on Shabbos Guidelines

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What are the Shabbos drivers instructed to do after every call?

Drive to the scene immediately

Clean the stretcher and change linen (correct)

Approach the medical responder on scene

Copy messages from the dispatcher

When should the Shabbos drivers drive to the scene?

Only when the hospital calls them directly

Never, unless the medical responder directs them

Always, unless told otherwise (correct)

Only when the dispatcher copies the messages

In an emergency on Shabbos, why are the Shabbos drivers advised not to approach the medical responder on scene?

Because they are not trained to assist on scene

To respect the medical responder's authority

To prevent interference with patient care (correct)

To avoid having to clean equipment

What must be explained to a patient demanding to go to the hospital despite not requiring hospitalization?

That only severely sick or injured patients are transported Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not permissible to give an irreligious Jew your cell phone during an emergency?

To prevent Melocha D’Oraisa from being done Signup and view all the answers

Who should preferably make phone calls to get patients' medical aid details?

Nurses or Reception staff at hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for Hatzolah responders regarding the Dispatcher’s number?

Programme it into their cell phones speed dial Signup and view all the answers

What should a responder do to limit Melocha when calling Dispatch?

Programme the number into their phone's speed dial Signup and view all the answers

What important items should a responder carry on Shabbos according to the text?

Driver's licence, medical aid card, credit card, and HPCSA registration card Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding carrying house keys and car keys and remotes?

Keep them on the same ring Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to avoid displaying cell phones and radios in public as a responder?

To avoid disturbing others Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested for responders on duty on Shabbos regarding receiving an Aliyah le’Torah?

Avoiding receiving an Aliyah le’Torah is recommended Signup and view all the answers

What kind of inter-hospital transports are permitted on Shabbos according to the text?

Transports where the patient is critical and needs immediate intervention Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is doubt about allowing a transport on Shabbos?

Calling the ALS team to discuss the case Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if someone accidentally dials the Hatzolah number on Shabbos?

Explain that they dialed the wrong number and end the call Signup and view all the answers

What device is recommended for capturing emergency call details according to the text?

Electronic tablet Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should a dispatcher not use a shinui according to the text?

When using the electronic tablet Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct action if the primary team's radios do not respond immediately?

Call them on their cell phones Signup and view all the answers